In this century, the 21st century, the U.S. recognizes our prosperity and our security depends even more on the Asia-Pacific region.
Leon PanettaToday, I think the attitude is that governing is not necessarily good politics, and the result is that it's much more partisan and much more divided.
Leon PanettaCaution is an important quality in a leader, but it has to be caution followed by decision. Caution followed by ambivalence can be a weakness.
Leon Panetta